Every few months, it seems, there are discussions in the media about new COVID variants. Here's what you need to keep in mind about these coronavirus mutations. Where did this new COVID variant come from? The COVID virus...
It may surprise you to know that there are about 300,000 children in the United States living with juvenile arthritis, a painful and potentially debilitating disorder. Since July is Juvenile Arthritis (JA) Awareness Month, it...
Your vision is fine. Reading, driving, or seeing over distances? No issues there! But even if you do not need glasses, you should still get regular eye exams. Like an annual physical for your health, your eyes should get a...
Adult scoliosis, marked by an abnormal curvature of the spine, can significantly affect one’s comfort and overall quality of life. Unlike scoliosis in younger individuals , adult scoliosis often involves degenerative changes...
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, is a common condition that affects men as they...
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a calculation that uses a person’s height and weight to identify a weight category...
Headaches in children are common. While there are a variety of causes, most headaches are not serious. However, some...
The old adage “ you are what you eat” dates back to the 1930s (and another version even earlier), but its essence still...
It might surprise you to know that for women, pelvic pain is as common as asthma. In fact, about 15 percent of American...
Calling Dr. Google! Looking up your symptoms online can be helpful when in search of a diagnosis, but it can also be...
There is plenty we would all like to forget about the coronavirus pandemic. The masks, social distancing, time away from...
COVID-19 has brought major changes to our daily lives, with one of the biggest being the immediate shift to working from...
A vegetarian is someone who does not eat meat and follows a plant-based diet. There are many variations to a vegetarian...
Thinking about signing up for a 5K this fall? This six week training guide can help you cross the finish line without...